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• Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Facing live pitches

  Rotowire Apr 12, 2024

  Thomas (hamstring) said Friday that he has started facing live pitching and expects to start running bases next week, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. Thomas landed on the team's 10-day IL on April 1 after sustaining a left hamstring strain. He hasn't done any fielding yet, but he has faced live pitches and is making progress in his rehab. Last season with the Diamondbacks, Thomas slashed .230/.273/.374 with nine home runs and 39 RBI over 402 plate appearances.

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• Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Held out of Monday's lineup

  Rotowire Apr 1, 2024

  Thomas (hamstring) is absent from the lineup for Monday's contest against the Yankees. Thomas was lifted after three innings of Sunday's 5-1 win over the Rockies due to left hamstring tightness. The Diamondbacks haven't yet indicated that Thomas might require a stint on the injured list, but the team could offer an update on his status later Monday. Jake McCarthy will pick up his first start of the season Monday in right field while Thomas is on the bench.

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• Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Dealing with hamstring injury

  Rotowire Mar 31, 2024

  Thomas exited Sunday's series finale with the Rockies due to left hamstring tightness, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports. Thomas was forced out of the contest in the third inning with what is now understood to be a hamstring injury. The outfielder will likely be considered day-to-day for the time being with the Diamondbacks starting a four-game series with the Yankees on Monday.

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• Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Exits early versus Rockies

  Rotowire Mar 31, 2024

  Thomas (undisclosed) was removed from Sunday's contest against the Rockies in the fourth inning, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports. Thomas was replaced in the outfield by Jake McCarthy following the bottom of the third inning, and McCarthy will bat seventh for Arizona for the remainder of the contest. It's unclear what is ailing Thomas, and more information on his status will likely be provided following the conclusion of Sunday's matchup.

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• Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Breaks open Friday's win

  Rotowire Mar 30, 2024

  Thomas went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 7-3 win over Colorado. Thomas broke open the game with his first home run as part of a four-run sixth inning. He's started in center field in both games thus far, but his well-documented struggles against left-handers could affect his playing time once Randal Grichuk (ankle) is ready to go. Grichuk began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Reno on Friday and started in center field.

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• Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: In lineup against lefty

  Rotowire Mar 29, 2024

  Thomas started in center field and batted eighth Thursday, going 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in a 16-1 win over the Rockies on Opening Day. The 23-year-old struggled against left-handers last season, but he got the start against Kyle Freeland to kick off 2024 with Randal Grichuk (ankle) on the IL to begin the year. Thomas had one hit in three plate appearances total against southpaws Thursday, but it's unclear if the Diamondbacks plan a strict platoon with him, as had just 81 plate appearances against left-handers in 2023. Until Grichuk gets healthy though, Arizona doesn't have an outfielder on its bench who hits from the right side.

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• Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Makes spring debut

  Rotowire Mar 5, 2024

  Thomas started in center field and went 0-for-3 in Tuesday's spring game against the Padres. Thomas was held out of games while dealing with inflammation in his right wrist. He made a sliding catch on a sinking liner, showing off the stellar defense that led to him finishing last season with five defensive runs saved and six outs above average. The challenge for Thomas will be to figure out how to stay in the lineup against lefties. The outfielder batted .143 with a .435 OPS over 81 plate appearances last year.

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• Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Returns to lineup Tuesday

  Rotowire Mar 5, 2024

  Thomas (wrist) is starting in center field and batting seventh for the Diamondbacks on Tuesday in his return to Cactus League play, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. Thomas was held out of action for more than a week while battling inflammation in his right wrist, but he's progressed to the point of testing things out in game action. The 23-year-old is in line for center field duty this season for the defending National League pennant winners.

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• Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Takes at-bats Monday

  Rotowire Mar 5, 2024

  Thomas (wrist) took at-bats on a back field Monday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. Thomas developed inflammation in his right wrist and has missed a week. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo hopes the outfielder can play Tuesday. The Diamondbacks could also put off his return until Thursday following a team off day Wednesday.

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• Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Taking break from swings

  Rotowire Feb 27, 2024

  Thomas (wrist) isn't expected to resume swinging a bat until at least Friday, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports. The 23-year-old was scratched from Monday's spring lineup due to wrist soreness, and he was diagnosed with inflammation after receiving medical imaging. It doesn't appear to be a serious issue, so Thomas could return to game action shortly after he resumes taking swings.

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• Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Dealing with wrist soreness

  Rotowire Feb 26, 2024

  Thomas was held out of the lineup for Monday's Cactus League game against the Athletics due to wrist soreness, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. Thomas tracked balls during live batting practice instead. Manager Torey Lovullo said he's not worried about the injury, adding that Thomas could have played Monday, if needed. The young outfielder should be back in the lineup later this week.

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• Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Out against left-hander

  Rotowire Oct 24, 2023

  Thomas is not in the lineup Tuesday for Game 7 of the NLCS against the Phillies. Southpaw Ranger Suarez is taking the ball for the Phils, so the left-handed hitting Thomas will take a seat. There's a good chance Thomas will enter the game eventually once Philadelphia goes to its bullpen. Corbin Carroll will shift over to center field while Tommy Pham handles right.

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• Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Out of lineup for Game 3

  Rotowire Oct 19, 2023

  Thomas is not in the lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS on Thursday versus the Phillies. Lourdes Gurriel, Corbin Carroll and Tommy Pham will start across the outfield as the Diamondbacks take on left-hander Ranger Suarez. Thomas slashed just .143/.175/.260 in 81 plate appearances against lefties during the regular season and has gone 0-for-5 with a sacrifice fly through the first two games of the National League Championship Series.

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• Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Out of Sunday's lineup

  Rotowire Sep 17, 2023

  Thomas is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Cubs. Thomas has a .539 OPS through 15 games in September and will sit Sunday after making three straight starts. Corbin Carroll will move to center field while Jake McCarthy starts in right.

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• Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Lifts homer in win

  Rotowire Sep 16, 2023

  Thomas went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 6-4 win over the Cubs. Thomas padded the Diamondbacks' lead in the sixth inning with his second homer and eighth hit over 14 contests this month. Despite his mediocre hitting of late, he's still playing more often than not. The outfielder has posted a .236/.278/.390 slash line with nine long balls, 35 RBI, 47 runs scored and nine stolen bases through 112 games this season while seeing the bulk of his playing time in center field.

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• Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: On bench versus lefty

  Rotowire Sep 13, 2023

  Thomas is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Mets. Lourdes Gurriel, Jake McCarthy and Tommy Pham will start across the outfield for the Diamondbacks as they take on left-hander Joey Lucchesi. Thomas has batted just .121/.159/.182 in 69 plate appearances versus southpaws this year.

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• Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: On bench against southpaw

  Rotowire Sep 11, 2023

  Thomas is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets. The lefty-hitting Thomas will head to the bench for the series opener while the Mets bring southpaw Jose Quintana to the hill. With Thomas taking a seat, the Diamondbacks will start an outfield trio of Lourdes Gurriel, Corbin Carroll and Tommy Pham from left to right.

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• Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Tallies hit and steal

  Rotowire Sep 8, 2023

  Thomas went 1-for-4 with one steal in Friday's 1-0 win over the Cubs. Thomas has now stolen bags in back-to-back games. He also posted the hardest-hit ball of Friday's game with a 109.3-mph single in the ninth inning. The 23-year-old has produced a .263 batting average with six homers and six stolen bases over 210 plate appearances since being recalled from Triple-A on June 19.

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• Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Drives in five

  Rotowire Sep 6, 2023

  Thomas went 2-for-4 with a home run and five RBI in Wednesday's 12-5 win over the Rockies. Thomas put the Diamondbacks in front 6-5 in the third inning with a three-run homer off Chris Flexen, his eighth of the season, before driving in two more runs with a base hit in the fourth. Thomas had gone just 2-for-20 with one RBI in seven games before Wednesday's contest, and the home run was his first since Aug. 1. Overall, the 23-year-old outfielder is slashing .241/.284/.396 with 44 runs scored, 31 RBI and seven steals through 325 plate appearances this season. Thomas has gotten regular playing time against right-handed pitching and could see an expanded role if Corbin Carroll (wrist) is forced to miss time.

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• Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Sitting against lefty

  Rotowire Aug 29, 2023

  Thomas is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers. Lourdes Gurriel, Corbin Carroll and Tommy Pham will start across the outfield for the Diamondbacks as they take on left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Thomas has slashed .098/.127/.164 in 63 plate appearances versus lefties this year.

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